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🌱 Chipley community gathers to remember longtime farmer and church leader

What's up Chipley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chipley community gathers to remember longtime farmer and church leader
  • How new grants could reshape drainage and development rules in Chipley
  • How did Chipley’s softball team fare in Tuesday’s regional showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Piper and The Hard Times and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ralph Douglas Toole, 83 of Chipley, Florida Passes on April 14, 2026 (fosterfollynews.net) — Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to honor longtime Chipley farmer and church leader Ralph Douglas Toole at visitation and funeral services today, April 17, at First Baptist Church of Chipley. The 83-year-old Piney Grove Road resident is remembered for his decades of agricultural work, green boiling peanut production, and faithful service as a Sunday School teacher and Gideon.
   

2. Chipley City Council advances drainage project funding, discusses code enforcement and comprehensive plan updates (washingtoncounty.news) — Chipley residents should know the City Council has accepted state grant funding to move forward with the Gilbert Acres drainage improvements, aiming to upgrade local stormwater infrastructure. Council members also advanced efforts to clean up old code enforcement liens, encouraged applications for a CRA board vacancy, and supported a grant request to modernize the city’s comprehensive plan and land development rules.
   

3. Area scores and highlights for Tuesday, April 14th (wjhg.com) — Chipley softball fans will want to know the Tigers dropped a close 10–8 game to Liberty in Tuesday’s regional action. The roundup also lists dozens of other Panhandle high school baseball and softball scores, plus local JUCO baseball results involving Gulf Coast and Chipola.
   

4. Tommy Ray Sullivan, 68 of Chipley, Florida Passes on April 11, 2026 at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City (fosterfollynews.net) — Chipley is mourning the passing of 68-year-old resident Tommy Ray Sullivan, who died April 11 at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City. Born in Chipley and remembered for his love of fishing, gardening, and Miami Hurricanes football, he is survived by close family as they plan a private Celebration of Life.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who wants savory rolls??
    Pizza rolls and Alfredo rolls?? Sounds yummy to me! Like a cinnamon roll but not sweet! Are you team savory or team sweet?? (Nextdoor Greenhead Mosshill)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chipley. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member (Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail) - No Experience Required in Chipley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chipley here.

Ok Chipley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chipley

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chipley

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.